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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Civil Aviation launches Aviation Jobs Portal
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State  for Civil Aviation, Housing & Urban Affairs and Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, launched an Aviation Jobs Portal for Aspirants and prospective Employers here today.
The portal aims to provide a common platform for job seekers to register their job interests across various civil aviation sub-sectors. Prospective Employers, who have completed their KYC under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs MCA-21 database would be eligible to register themselves on the portal.
Elaborating on the portal, the Minister said that, "Aviation Jobs portal is a unique initiative to harness the growth potential of the aviation sector to contribute to employment and re-employment in skilled aviation jobs in India. Both Candidates and Employers would be able to access a wider choice. Candidates will be able to seek job opportunities matching their profiles. Employers will be able to shortlist those suitable to serve their HR requirements as per their company policy through an online medium.”
Speaking at the launch, Secretary, Civil Aviation said “Through this portal, the Ministry is facilitating the job aspirant and employer to reach out to each other through a readily accessible medium. Care has been taken to safeguard candidates from fake companies. Companies would carry out their due diligence on the credentials and experience of job aspirants as per their established procedures. The public and private sector companies from Airlines/ Airports/ Cargo/Ground Handling/ MRO/ Aviation Training and other sub-sectors are encouraged to use this facility and employ maximum possible candidates registering on this portal.”
The portal can be accessed at the following link: http://aviationjobs.co.in/available on
the website of the Ministry. Aviation Jobs makes no recommendations regarding employers. Job seekers and employers are encouraged to perform their verifications when applying for or accepting employment offers.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds Goa for 100% first dose vaccination in Goa
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded Goa for administering the first dose of Covid -19 vaccines to 100% eligible population in Goa.
While sharing a tweet by the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, the Prime Minister said "Well done Goa! Great effort, powered by a collective spirit and the prowess of our doctors as well as innovators."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 299
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 110.18 crore
More than 52 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 110.18 Crore  today. More than 52 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,79,913
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2nd Dose
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92,95,104
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,73,350
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2nd Dose
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1,61,00,093
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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42,80,36,745
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2nd Dose
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16,00,17,940
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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17,72,18,373
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2nd Dose
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10,17,99,011
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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11,10,88,135
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2nd Dose
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6,94,96,983
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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74,50,96,516
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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35,67,09,131
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Total
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1,10,18,05,647
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 10th November, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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89
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2nd Dose
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8206
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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171
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2nd Dose
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20426
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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902702
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2nd Dose
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2794483
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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208598
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2nd Dose
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793251
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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120377
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2nd Dose
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380286
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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1231937
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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3996652
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Total
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5228589
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
National afforestation programmes to improve the forest cover
The year-wise details of budgetary allocations and expenditure on national afforestation programmes, through the Centrally Sponsored Schemes  of the Ministry, National Afforestation Programme  and National Mission for a Green India  from 2017-18 to 2021-22, are as under:

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Year
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2017-18
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2018-19
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2019-20
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2020-21
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2021-22

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Budget Allocated
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NAP 80.00
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GIM
47.80
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176.94|
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193.63|
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160.00|
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220.00|
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Expenditure
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80.00
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46.99
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176.73|
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193.63|
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158.04|
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200.13Combined allocation and expenditure for Green India Mission-National Afforestation Programme.
NAP has been the flagship afforestation scheme of the Ministry, implemented since year 2000 on pan India basis, for afforestation in identified degraded forest areas with people’s participation and decentralised forest governance. GIM activities were started in 2015-16. NAP and GIM, along with other afforestation schemes, have been contributing in restoration of degraded forest areas in the country. This has helped in stabilization and increase in the extent of forest cover, which is evident from the India State of Forest Report  published by Forest Survey of India . The latest India State of Forest Report  revealed that the total forest and tree cover of the country is 8,09,537 square kilometres  compared to 7,94,245 sq km  in ISFR 2015. This is an increase of 15,292 sq km of forest and tree cover of the country. The ISFRs also pointed out that the positive change could be attributed to conservation measures or management interventions such as afforestation activities, participation of local people for better protection in plantation areas as well as in traditional forest areas, expansion of trees outside forests, tree plantation drives etc.
In order to achieve the targeted objectives of national afforestation programmes, the Ministry has approved merger of NAP into Green India Mission  and accordingly financial allocation for both the schemes is provided under one budgetary head so that the overall greening efforts are augmented. The budget allocation for the merged scheme has increased from Rs. 160 crore in the year 2020-21 to Rs. 220 crore during the year 2021-22. Besides, the funds under Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority , inter-alia, is used for forest and wildlife management related activities including compensatory afforestation.
The Ministry also promotes tree plantation as people’s movement through School Nursery Yojana and Nagar Van Yojana. Tree plantation/afforestation being the multi-departmental effort, taken up cross sector by various departments of the Centre and State Governments, Non-Government Organizations, civil society, corporate bodies etc. also contributes in achieving the targeted objectives of national afforestation programmes.
This information was given by Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM appreciates active participation of School students in the National Philatelic Exhibition ‘AMRITPEX2023’
On active participation of School students in the National Philatelic Exhibition ‘AMRITPEX2023’ organized under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Prime Minister said that this is good way to further interest in philately and letter writing.
In response to a tweet thread by India Post, the Prime Minister said;
“Good way to further interest in philately and letter writing. I hope more youngsters take up these activities.”
Ministry of Railways
Maha Metro takes concrete measures to control the spread of the Novel Coronavirus
3000 employees screened; 12 doctors’ team deployed
Nagpur, May 5, 2020
The Maha Metro is making positive measures to control the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. Maha Metro has been conducting regular health check-ups of all its employees. The security personnel posted at various metro stations undergo health check-ups on daily basis.
The Maha Metro has arranged for food and shelter for all the workers working under them. The administration has arranged three meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner for the more than 3000 workers living in the staff colony. It is mandatory for all the workers to use masks and maintain social distancing.
The Maha Metro authorities also conduct special visits to check on workers’ well-being. During these visits, the officials speak to the workers and check whether premises are clean and hygiene is being maintained. The officials talk to the workers in a friendly manner so that they do not feel insecure or home-sick.
Doctor's team deployed -
The Maha Metro has deployed a team of 12 doctors at different locations to provide medical assistance to the metro staff. Apart from conducting health check-ups, the doctors also create awareness about the Novel Coronavirus and how they can protect themselves from the infection. Apart from the doctors, para-medical staff has also been deployed.
Thermal screening of 3000 employees. Thermal screening of the staff members is done with the help of an infrared-thermometer and these records are maintained for future reference. In case a worker shows symptoms of Coronavirus infection like fever or cough, he is kept under observation for next 14 days. The doctors ask them about their activities in last few days to ascertain the risk of Covid-19 or send him for further testing.
The Maha Metro has also circulated an advisory for the employees to provide information regarding the Covid-19 situation. The administration also encourages the employees to keep their surroundings clean. Explicit travel advisories have been issued to the officers, workers and contractors who were on leave. A control room has been established under the Project Head, General Consultant to monitor all activities related to Covid-19.
Ministry of Railways
RPF Launches “Operation Number Plate” across Indian Railways- A Drive against unattended/unclaimed vehicles in all Railway Premises
Railway Protection Force  of Indian Railways launched a Special Drive with a Code Name – Operation “Number Plate” to identify and verify all vehicles parked in Railway premises, circulating area, parkings and even in the ‘No Parking’ areas for longer duration. It was launched under the direction of DG/RPF, Sh. Arun Kumar with active cooperation of the Local Police and Commercial Department of Railways.
The unidentified vehicles are considered as a serious threat to security and safety of passengers and other stake holders of railways. It has been conducted specifically in view of forthcoming celebrations of Independence Day on 15th August 2019.
- This was conducted as a special drive from 9th August to 11th August at 466 Railway Stations all over Indian Railways
- During the drive, 04 vehicles were recovered which were reported to be stolen and cases were registered previously by the Police.
- 3943 Vehicles were found parked unattended/unclaimed for more than 05 days in the authorized parking lots of Railway stations.
- Credential of suspected 894 such vehicles is being verified and suitable action will be taken as per the outcome of enquiry.
- Similarly, 2034 vehicles were found parked in ‘No Parking’ zones for more than 01 day. Credential verification of 28 such vehicles, which are suspected, is being inquired into.
- During the operation 549 vehicles were towed away and have been deposited with Police for further investigation.
- A fine of Rs. 59000/- have been recovered as the charges for unauthorized parking.
Principal Chief Security Commissioners/RPF/All Zonal Railways have been instructed to continue this activity looking into threats related to security of Railways.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights Organises Webinar on “Legal Rights of Girl Child”
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights ,a statutory body constituted by the Government of India under section  of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights  Act, 2005,working under the aegis of Ministry of Women and Child Development, Govt of India, organised a webinar on “Legal Rights of Girl Child” today to commemorate “National Girl Child Day”in the backdrop of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Shri Priyank Kanoongo,Chairperson, NCPCRin his welcome speech said that celebrating National Girl Child Day is not a formality anymore as we all have progressed in last few years in reaching out to every girl child to ensure their legal rights. The girls of our country have progressed with swiftness to make their mark felt in front of the entire world and proved that they are equal to all. He mentioned about the significant milestone achieved by our country as for the first time in history, the population of females is higher than the males. Chairperson, NCPCR also emphasized on the combined efforts of the Government and the people in bringing a change in the society. He said that it is very important for the girls to get full potential, safe and enabling environment. Girls should be aware of all their legal rights and the facts of life. Chairperson, NCPCR expressed his gratitude towards Hon’ble Justice KS Jhaveri for taking his time out for the webinar.
Shri Kalpesh Satyendra Jhaveri, former Chief Justice of Odisha High Court was the main speaker of the webinar. He began his speech by saying that “When you educate a girl, you educate a nation”. An educated woman has the power to educate the whole family, without her, there is no tomorrow. He further said that it is necessary to remove different types of social discrimination and exploitation that girls generally face in their life. He provided information on legal rights of a girl child and laws for protecting the rights and entitlements of a girl child to the viewers. He also highlighted on the existing Government schemes like BetiBachaoBetiPadhao for ensuring a girl child is provided with an opportunity to get an education. To provide a girl child a healthy and secure environment to live and grow, it is essential to achieve peaceful societies with full human potential and sustainable development, he added.
The National Girl Child Day was first initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Govt of India. Every year it is celebrated on January 24 with an objective to provide support and opportunities to girls of India. It aims towards promoting mass awareness to empower the daughters of our country.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar assumes charge of Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar assumed charge as the Minister of Food Processing Industries in Panchsheel Bhawan today afternoon. The Minister was welcomed by Shri Rameswar Teli, MoS, FPI and Smt. Pushpa Subrahmanyam, Secretary, FPI. Senior officials of the ministry were also present. The Minister met all the senior officials and reviewed the schemes of the ministry. Shri Tomar is currently holding the charge of the Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Minister of Rural Development, and Minister of Panchayati Raj.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Tomar said that Food processing Industry is in the growing stages and MoFPI is making all efforts and contributing towards creation of new opportunities of employment for youth, bringing profits to our farmers by offering remunerative prices to them, making the goods available for its consumers etc.
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has a clear goal of attaining these objectives by facilitating and acting as a catalyst to attract quality investments from within India and abroad into this sector with the aim of making food processing a national initiative.With this overall objective, the Ministry aims to:
- Enhance farmer's income by better utilization and value addition of agricultural produce
- Minimize wastage at all stages in the food processing chain by the development of infrastructure for storage, transportation and processing of agro-food produce;
- Introduce of modern technology into the food processing industries from both domestic and external sources;
- Encourage R&D in food processing for product and process development and improved packaging;
- Provide policy support, and support for creation of Infrastructure, capacity expansion/ Upgradation and other supportive measures form the growth of this sectors;
- Promote export of processed food products.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Sufficient capacity for storage of central pool foodgrains
As on 31.12.2020, against total stocks of 529.59 LMT , the total storage capacity available with Food Corporation of India  and the State Agencies , is 819.19 LMT. As such, there is sufficient capacity for storage of central pool foodgrains at the national level.
Total production of Rice and Wheat in the country during the last five years and current year is as under:

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Kharif Marketing Season / Rabi Marketing Season 
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Wheat
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Rice
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2015-16
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865.26
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1044.07
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2016-17
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922.88
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1097.00
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2017-18
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985.12
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1115.20
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2018-19
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971.10
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1164.20
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2019-20
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1035.96
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1184.25
Grain available with FCI is stored and preserved scientifically over long periods. Out of these stocks, small quantities of food grains accrue as damaged mainly due to natural calamities like cyclone/floods, transit damages etc. No damage can be directly attributed to lack of adequate Storage space and handling facilities.
The quantum of damaged foodgrains in FCI during the last five years is given below:
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Year
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Damage Accrual in FCI 
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% Damaged foodgrain against offtake quantity
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2015-16
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0.03
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0.01
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2016-17
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0.09
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0.02
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2017-18
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0.027
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0.006
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2018-19
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0.05
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0.01
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2019-20
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0.02
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0.004
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Danve Raosaheb Dadarao in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
OPERATION SAMUDRA SETU
INS JALASHWA BRINGS BACK 687 INDIAN CITIZENS FROM IRAN
INS Jalashwa, deployed by the Indian Navy for “Operation Samudra Setu", entered Tuticorin harbour early morning today, 01 Jul 2020 with 687 Indian nationals embarked from Bandar Abbas, Iran. Thus far Indian Navy ships have brought back 920 Indian citizens from Iran.
The embarkation of Indian nationals was facilitated by the Indian Mission in Iran. Personnel were embarked onboard after carrying out requisite medical screening. COVID related safety protocols were also strictly adhered to during the sea-passage.
The evacuees were received by local authorities at Tuticorin and arrangements were in place for speedy disembarkation, health screening, immigration and transportation of the evacuees.
With this evacuation, the Indian Navy has now repatriated 3992 Indian nationals from Maldives, Sri Lanka and Iran during the ongoing pandemic.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Labour and Employment Minister inaugurates ‘Shram Bureau Bhawan’ in Chandigarh
Minister of State  for Labour & Employment, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar inaugurated the newly constructed building of Labour Bureau i.e. Shram Bureau Bhawan in Chandigarh today marking the Centenary year of Labour Bureau.
Union Minister Shri Gangwar lauded the efforts of officials of Labour Bureau, for their steadfastness and exemplary role which have finally culminated in the creation of ‘Shram Bureau Bhawan’.
While lauding the efforts, Union Minister mentioned that data on all aspects of labour is crucial to serve as inputs in policy making and this justifies the existence of an organization like Labour Bureau dedicated to labour statistics. With the ever increasing importance of data in the times to come coupled with the fact that India is a labour abundant nation, a dedicated organization for labour statistics like the Bureau merits strengthening.
Labour Bureau has been mandated the task of collection of data on recently proposed four labour codes. Both Minister & Secretary  have assured to lend all possible support to Labour Bureau in future endeavours. A committee was set up in 1940 to recommend a statistical body for measuring change in prices following the Second World War. Accordingly, the Directorate of Cost of Living was established in Shimla 1941 and in 1946 the directorate was rechristened as Labour Bureau.
The Bureau is highly acclaimed at national and international level for its price indices, administrative statistics and labour related surveys data. Labour Bureau brings out CPI-IW index on monthly basis which is used for regulation of Dearness Allowance and wages of millions of workers and employees belonging to Central and State Governments in the Country.
On this occasion Shri Anoop Dhanak, Labour Minister, Haryana, Shri Balbir Singh Sidhu, Minister for Labour, Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, Shri Heeralal Samariya, Secretary L&E and Shri DPS Negi, Senior Labour & Employment Advisor and Director General, Labour Bureau were also present.
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India’s Pharma Exports grow over 125% in last 9 years Investment of Rs. 21,861 Crore received under PLI Schemes
In a major feat, India's Drug and Pharmaceutical products exports grew by 125 per cent from Rs. 90,415 Crore in 2013-14 to Rs. 2,04,110 Crore in 2022-23. Drugs and Pharmaceuticals exports constitute 5.71 per cent of the total exports from India. India ranks 3rd worldwide for the production of Drugs and Pharmaceuticals by volume exporting to around 200 countries/territories with the top 5 destinations being the USA, Belgium, South Africa, UK, and Brazil.
India also accounts for 60 per cent of global vaccine production making it the largest vaccine producer in the world. India is also one of the biggest suppliers of low-cost vaccines in the world and is the largest provider of generic medicines globally, occupying a 20% share in global supply by volume. Further, India has supplied over 298 million COVID-19 vaccines to around 100 countries across the globe under Vaccine Maitri initiative .
Government of India has launched three Production Linked Incentive  Schemes, – Bulk Drugs , Medical Devices  and Pharmaceuticals , to attain self-reliance, boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in the sector. The following table illustrates the investment received under the PLI Schemes :
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Sl. No.
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PLI Scheme
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Investment Received

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Bulk Drugs
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2405.69
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Medical Devices
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837.23
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Pharmaceuticals
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18618.09
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Total
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21,861
Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks to CMs of Maharashtra & Gujarat regarding cyclone situation
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Uddhav Thackeray, Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Vijay Rupani and Administrator of Daman Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli Shri Praful K Patel regarding the cyclone situation. He assured all possible support and assistance from the Centre.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister's office said "PM @narendramodi has spoken to CM of Maharashtra Shri Uddhav Thackeray, CM of Gujarat Shri @vijayrupanibjp and Administrator of Daman Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli Shri @prafulkpatel regarding the cyclone situation. He assured all possible support and assistance from the Centre."